FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27 in France (Fully Funded)

Applications are currently open for the FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27 in France. This is a fully funded opportunity available to individuals of all nationalities. The fellowship lasts for 10 months and is hosted by the French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS), which includes seven prominent research institutions across France. The program aims to support researchers and scholars in carrying out original and innovative research projects within the country. For the 2026 cycle, up to 28 fellowships will be awarded. The fellowship package includes coverage for relocation, housing, round-trip airfare, a salary, allowances, and additional benefits.

Eligibility

FIAS welcomes candidates from all countries.
FIAS awards fellowships to outstanding researchers at all career levels, from postdoctoral to senior scientists.
Minimum Requirement: A PhD plus two years of research experience after obtaining the PhD. (PhD training time is not counted.)
Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have resided or primarily worked in France for more than 12 months within the three years immediately preceding the application deadline.
For more frequently asked questions : https://www.fias-fp.eu/fellowships/faq

Program Dates

Duration of Fellowship: 10 Months
Deadline of Application: 16th July 2025
July 16, 2025, 6:00 pm (Paris, France time): deadline for applications
August-November 2025: double peer review process
December 2025: preselection by the FIAS Selection Committee (communication of preselection results, December 2025)
January - March 2026: Selection of fellows by the IAS Scientific Advisory Boards
March 2026: communication of results

Names of 7 French Institutes

Available positions for the 2026-2027 academic year

Areas of Research

FIAS welcomes candidates to conduct research in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), as well as in all other research fields that interface with SSH.

What's Covered?

A net living allowance (equivalent to take-home pay) of €2,200 per month: It will be delivered to all fellows in the context of a work/fixed-amount contract.
French labour legislation and all insurance obligations will be strictly enforced.
Accommodation or support for relocation is also provided for successful applicants. FIAS will provide fellows with accommodation suitable for their family situation (from studios to 5-room apartments). All the successful applicants will benefit from the support of the FIAS Programme officer and IAS administrative staff for arrangements relating to work contracts and other administrative, professional, social and logistical issues (e.g. negotiating academic leave, finding accommodation, etc.).

Required Documents

Online Application Form
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Copy of PhD diploma
Detailed research proposal (maximum 5 pages or 10.000 signs + a bibliography)

Note: The presentation must detail the scientific goals of the project, its relation to the current state of the art, the proposed methodology, the expected scientific outcomes, and a justification for the fellowship duration in light of its anticipated impact on both the research project and the applicant’s career development. An additional page may be included for the bibliography. The names of up to three scholars to be excluded from the peer-review process may be listed at the end of the document.

Selection of three to five key publications
Optional: Up to two letters of recommendation